It is time for the CASD board to do the right thing
Appointment of new board member Saturday will have consequences
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
On Saturday, the Coatesville Area School District Board of Education will make a decision that will likely shape the manner in which the school district runs for years.
At noon, the board will convene to vote on a replacement for the late Paul Johnson, after failing to do so, Tuesday night. Four members...
‘Man Who Would Be King’ had Chesco origin
‘History on Tap’ to explore John Harlan, inspiration for Rudyard Kipling
The Marshalton Inn will be the venue for the Chester County Historical Society’s free “History on Tap” program on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
A Chester County native whose adventures inspired “The Man Would Be King,” a short story by Rudyard Kipling, will be the focus of the next “History on Tap” program from the Chester...
At Art Association, advance celebration of building
One of two exhibits on display this month inspired by architecture
“MAX,” a sculpture created with wood and aluminum by Steffie Mongar, is one of the architecture-inspired works on display this month at the Chester County Art Association.
Two shows are open to the public at the Chester County Art Association (CCAA) in West Chester. From now through Feb. 6, “Buildings: Art Inspired by Architecture”...
City promotes police officers; dispute continues over fees
Two police officers promoted; disputes over city codes and fee continue
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
With his family around him, Coatesville Police Officer Shawn Dowds is sworn in as Corporal. City Police Chief Jack Laufer praised Dowds’s dedication and experience.
COATESVILLE – Coatesville Police Officer Shawn Dowds was promoted from patrol officer to corporal at Monday night’s...
CASD board cannot agree on replacement member
Board split 4-4 between Beckershoff and abstention for Paul Johnson’s seat
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Paul Draper speaks to the Education Committee about the JSMC as members present the colors behind him.
CALN – With four members voting for Robert Beckershoff and four members abstaining, the Coatesville Area School Board could not agree on a replacement for Paul Johnson’s...
Happy Dental New Year
A new year could mean new insurance and different rules and fees
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
January is the month of renewal, time to start over, make some healthy changes or break some old habits. It is also a new year for most dental insurance plans.
There is no perfect dental insurance plan, some plans will work better for you and your family. Dental insurance plans...
It’s official: Costello will run for 6th seat
Sitting County Commissioner announces run for Congress
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Ryan Costello
Chester County Commissioner Ryan Costello announced formally, Wednesday morning, that he would seek the 6th Congressional District seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Jim Gerlach.
The West Chester Republican faces a somewhat less complicated run to the Republican nomination after yesterday’s announcement...
The problem with goal setting
It’s good to have goals, but you need a plan to reach them
By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times
If you are like many people, the beginning of a new year brings a clean slate that allows for new goals, resolutions, and opportunities. For others, the new year brings a reminder of the resolutions we made in years past that have yet to be resolved, goals that have been king forgotten, or opportunities...
GOP averts primary battle for Gerlach’s seat
After ‘seriously considering’ run, party chair won’t enter race
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
County Commissioners’ Chairman Ryan Costello is now the only GOP candidate expressing interest in the Sixth District Congressional seat being vacated by Jim Gerlach.
A potential GOP slugfest for the Congressional seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Jim Gerlach has been averted before...
Multitude of activities planned for MLK Day
CASD, CYI partner for annual service program at high school
MLK Day of Service will feature activities for all ages ranging from exercise and dance classes to CASD students’ original speeches.
Organizers from the Coatesville Area School District and the Coatesville Youth Initiative want residents to mark their calendars for Monday, Jan. 20: the Fourth Annual Martin Luther King Day of Service.
The...
